CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-46291: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Jul 21 2023(Updated: )

Multiple out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities exist in the translationVectors parsing functionality in multiple supported formats of Open Babel 3.1.1 and master commit 530dbfa3. A specially-crafted malformed file can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.This vulnerability affects the MSI file format

Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Babel=3.1.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-46291?

    CVE-2022-46291 has a severity rating of critical due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-46291?

    To fix CVE-2022-46291, update Open Babel to version 3.1.2 or later, which addresses the out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2022-46291?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-46291 by providing a specially-crafted malformed file to trigger arbitrary code execution.

  • What versions of Open Babel are affected by CVE-2022-46291?

    CVE-2022-46291 affects Open Babel version 3.1.1 and earlier versions.

  • Can I detect if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2022-46291?

    You can detect vulnerability to CVE-2022-46291 by checking for the presence of Open Babel version 3.1.1 or earlier on your system.

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